BX400 S1 Operating Manual 23
2 Installation steps, overview
This chapter provides an overview of the installation steps for your BX400 S1
system unit. Links take you to sections where you can find more detailed
information about the respective steps:
Ê First read the chapter "Important notes" from page 25, particularly the
section "Safety instructions".
Ê Unpack the system, check the delivery for damage sustained during
transport and make sure it corresponds to the specifications in the delivery
note (see section 4.2 on page 38).
Ê Set up the floorstand model (see section "Setting up the floorstand model"
on page 39) or install the rack model in the rack (see section
"Installing/removing the rack model" on page 40).
Ê Connect the cables (see 4.5 on page 49). Please also read the section
"Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables" on page 54.
Ê Connect the system to the mains (see 4.6 on page 51).
Ê Familiarize yourself with the control and display elements on the front and
back of the system unit (see chapter 5 starting on page 55).
Ê Install the server blades and storage blades in the slots on the front of the
system unit (see section 8.1 on page 82).
Ê Install the connection blades in the slots on the back of the system unit (see
section 8.2 on page 88).
Ê Configure the management blades (see section 5.3 on page 68) so that you
can carry out all further administration of the system unit via LAN.
Ê Install the required operating systems and applications on the server blades.
For information see the relevant operating manuals.